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We've published hundreds of reports and analyses covering a variety of issues in education funding and state finance policy, and we're always working on new research reports. Browse through all of our reports and publications using the keyword search below, or search by a specific category using the drop-down menu below the Featured post.

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Appropriations Committee's Budget, FYs 2026-27

Apr 23, 2025 Featured

On April 22, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly's Appropriations Committee introduced and passed its recommended state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details these changes to state education funding in the Appropriations Committee's budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

Education Funding Snapshot - Appropriations Committee Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Appropriations Committee Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027

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Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Formula (INFOGRAPHIC)

Jun 21, 2023

The Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula is used by the State of Connecticut to distribute approximately $2.36 billion annually in state education funding. This infographic breaks down the ECS formula and provides an easy-to-understand look at how it is used to provide state funding to Connecticut's local and regional public school districts.

ECS Formula Infographic

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ECS Grants for FYs 2024 and 2025 with Comparisons to FY 2023 Funding Levels

Jun 20, 2023

This spreadsheet contains a town-by-town list of estimated Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grants for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 with comparisons to FY 2023 ECS funding levels.

ECS Grants for FYs 2024 and 2025 Compared to FY 2023

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Budget Snapshot: Education Funding in State Budget for FYs 2024 and 2025

Jun 6, 2023

On June 6, 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a new state budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 that increases funding for K-12 education to historic levels. This nonpartisan, independent analysis summarizes policy and funding changes related to K-12 education that are included in the budget.

State Budget FYs 2024 and 2025 Education Snapshot

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FAQs: Regional District Bonus in ECS Formula

Jul 28, 2021

As part of the state budget for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly made several changes to the ECS formula, including expanding the types of districts eligible for the formula's Regional District Bonus, and increasing the amount of funding per student provided by the Bonus. This document provides an overview of these changes to the Regional District Bonus, and answers some of the most common questions about this component of the ECS formula.

Regional District Bonus FAQs

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Funding Formula Guidebook

Nov 29, 2016

In an effort to provide valuable background information about the components of an effective school finance system, and offer options for policymakers to consider, the Connecticut School Finance Project created a comprehensive Funding Formula Guidebook. The Funding Formula Guidebook examines how Connecticut can achieve fair funding for its more than 540,000 students and details a framework for an equitable school finance system.

Funding Formula Guidebook 2016